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and brake pedal at the same time while the select lever is in a position other than “ P ” or “ N ”.
– Depressing the accelerator to hold the vehicle in a stationary position while on a slope and while the select lever is in a position other than “ P ” or “ N ”.
– Trying repeatedly to drive over a bump that the vehicle cannot climb over .
. When the road surface is extremely slippery , you can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with the transmission in 2nd than 1st . Refer to “ Selection of manual mode ” FP322 .
. Do not rotate the tires at a high speed if the vehicle is stuck due to muddy , snowy , icy , or similar low-traction conditions , or if any tire is not touching the ground . Doing so may cause the tires to burst or lead to an accident due to abnormal overheating or damage to drivetrain components .
. On rough roads and roads with large undulations , have a leader guide you , or check the road surface in advance to select a road where the ground will not come in contact with the undercarriage of the vehicle body . Drive the vehicle at 6 mph ( 10 km / h ) or less . If you hear any abnormal noise while driving , contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible .
. Do not allow the vehicle tires to be submerged in deep sand , a river , or seawater . If you have to drive under these conditions , thoroughly wash the vehicle after driving . If you hear any abnormal noise while driving , contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible .
. If the wheels are stuck , cutting the steering wheel at a sharp angle may cause the steering components to be deformed . If you hear any abnormal noise while driving or if you notice any abnormalities due to rough running , contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible .
. Avoid driving over curbs . Tires , wheels , suspensions , and the mechanical components under the vehicle body may be unnoticeably damaged by the impact of striking a curb or driving on a rough road . If driving over a curb is unavoidable , ride over it slowly and at a right angle to the curb . When parking your vehicle , make sure that the tires are not pressed against the curb .
. Do not drive for a long time while the vehicle is tilted to the left or right .
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. Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in sand , mud or water . Do this by driving slowly and stepping on the brake pedal . Repeat that process several times to dry out the brake discs and brake pads .
. After driving through tall grass , mud , rocks , sand , rivers , etc ., check that there is no grass , bush , paper , rags , stones , sand , etc . adhering to or trapped on the underbody . Clear off any such matter from the underbody . If the vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody , a mechanical breakdown or fire could occur .
. Wash the vehicle ’ s underbody after offroad driving . Suspension components are particularly prone to dirt buildup , so they need to be washed thoroughly .